[MSO]

if you're gonna swap engines just get a 2.3T lol

[adrenaline_junkie_08]

how much are you will ing to spend?? I hav a 1992 2.3l the car has been wercked but the drive line is still great

[Z28Eater]

Iv'e decided to forget the 5.0 swap and keep the 2.3l!!!!! I've been looking around for performance parts for the 2.3l n/a and cant seem to find any. I've used every search engine looking. If someone and send me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. Thanks

[MSO]

i can think of 2 off the top of my head and im sure i can find you more

racerwalsh
esslinger

they both have good 2.3 parts

[Z28Eater]

Alright, Ill check them out. thanks

[bobb17]

also
cheaphp.com
they have some things also

[promach1]

I was wondering what CAI intake would work on my 93 2.3n/a and what to do with the MAF? I am new to the 2.3's,but,very interested in morre HP>Any help is greatly appreciated.

[92silvercoupe]

Originally Posted by MSO hmm maybe you didnt do it right did you do the computer thing so it thinks the EGR is still working?

Hey MSO, what do you mean "did you do the computer thing so it thinks the EGR is still working?"

[lilgreenstang]

In regards to the dual exhaust needing smaller pipes...I'm running 2 1/4" from the header to the mufflers and I have 2 1/2" tailpipes...Is that hurting anything with the tailpipes being larger than the rest of the system? I couldn't imagine it hurting anything.

[1981capri]

Lets talk dyno........what kinda power can you expect to get out fo your 2.3....with and with out turbo

[Kriz818]

i have a mustang 2.3 stock non turbo. Ive been
reading that if i remove the knock sensor my car will run faster but i dont
know where the knock sensor is, can some one make a video or take some good
pictures on how to remove it? thank you

[MSO]

Originally Posted by Kriz818 i have a mustang 2.3 stock non turbo. Ive been reading that if i remove the knock sensor my car will run faster but i dont know where the knock sensor is, can some one make a video or take some good pictures on how to remove it? thank you

it won't make you run faster, but what it will do is prevent your car from going slower

when the knock sensor detects a vibration it sets your timing back and slowly readjusts it to normal over time as your driving. this timing set-back could make your car feel sluggish and slower than usual

adjust your timing correctly and take the knock sensor off.. that way you won't get stuck with 70hp trying to make it up a hill

[87LX]

I just disconnected mine. It's the little thing on the upper intake manifold. plugs in right beside "liter" in "2.3 liter EFI". Just unplug it and you're good to go.

[88FLvert]

MSO, what mdification to the wiring must be done when blocking off the EGR valve?

[TurboLX]

no modification to the wiring

[88FLvert]

If I want to use a block-off plate and remove the EGR valve from it's location, I simply unplug the wires at the connector and let them hang there? The dreaded check engine light won't come on?

Sounds to easy.

Thank you all for participating in this forum. I cannot tell you how long I've searched for credible information on the 2.3L N/A.

[TurboLX]

just block it off, all you really need to do

[Mountain Man]

Hello All! I'm new to the forum and also to Mustangs. I've wanted one for years, and finally got the Mrs to Ok it. I bought a 92 convertible last month, 2.3L, so I can afford to drive it! With gas at $4.15 in my area of New York, I can't afford a 5.0!
I've been reading this forum for a couple weeks, and have made a couple mods to my 'Stang already. Did the EGR block off, and also made my own cold air intake. Got 24 mpg before, and hope to improve on that. Just filled up today so it will be a few days before I can figure if I got any improvements or not.
I'm curious what others have gotten out of the same mods, and what other (cheap/easy) mods can be done? I've read of HP gains and also fuel economy improvements, but I may as well be from Missouri, 'cause you gotta show me. I'm thinking some exhaust changes to improve the flow at that end couldn't hurt. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Oh, and where can I find a decent repair manual? The Haynes I bought is pretty much worthless. Thanks.

[Compspeed502]

throwing a cone filter and removing siliencer, or just replacing it with a pipe, doesn't make it a cai, it makes it a wai. It might give u a half a pony or 2. Buy an extra 90* elbow and run filter through fender down behind bumper, u can tell a difference. I used two 2 1/2" exhaust from autozone, now my intakes louder than my exhaust, lol

[Modified88Dreamer]

MSO got a stichhheey Nice write-up!